Challenges, Change and China: A Look at the 2018 Retread Industry
There’s price competition from low-quality imported tires, increasing regulatory threats from government agencies and uncertainty about raw materials costs. But there’s still cautious optimism in the retread industry.
Commercial Tire Industry Trends: Consolidation, Electric Trucks & More to Come
Change is happening at an even more rapid pace than in the past in the commercial tire industry through freight consolidation, government regulation and other trends.
How Evolving Mobility Will Impact the Consumer Tire Marketplace
How tires are engineered, manufactured, distributed and sold is changing to address autonomous cars, electric vehicles and the growth of shared mobility. But safety must always remain paramount.
Our Autonomous Future: The Outlook for Driverless Vehicles
Driverless or not, safety continues to be both the biggest motivator for automotive manufacturers to invest in the autonomous vehicle, as well as the biggest driver for consumers to question the technology.
Life is a Banquet: Sourcing Inspiration from the Outside In
Be a “pick and choose” business innovator. The tire and auto industry is changing quickly with more shifts to come, and you have to be ready.
Fixing Tire Registration: How Tire Dealers Can Help
By simply registering a tire D.O.T. with the manufacturer, the dealer sets into motion the key data point that will make a difference in tire safety.
The Disruptive Force in Tire Development
Autonomous driving is a game-changing opportunity for the automotive industry as well as its greatest challenge.
Industry Update: Growth in Adversity for China-Based Tiremakers
Despite a very tough year, the Chinese tire industry continues to make headlines for its sheer size, overseas expansions and tariff and non-tariff barriers.
Dealing with the Pain of Change | In Perspective
Change is coming to the tire industry. Don’t hang onto the things that no longer serve you, are protecting a past or becoming quickly outdated.
Tire Industry Disruption Without Being Disruptive | In Perspective
In this age of disruption, those that come out ahead are the ones open to new ideas, who plan, act and fail fast. In other words, the ones that go slow enough to win.
Tire Dealer Rewards Programs: How to Evaluate What’s Best for You
Getting the most out of the volume you sell means taking advantage of the spiffs and programs offered by tiremakers and distributors. There’s no one answer as to what’s the best program out there but consider a few questions before as you evaluate programs.
ATD Response Brings More Questions than Answers | Patti Renner
Since the news broke last week regarding the joint venture distribution partnership between Bridgestone and Goodyear creating TireHub, Tire Review editor Patti Renner has more questions than answers.
